Alternative transportation refers to methods of travel other than by private automobile, such as carpooling, public transport, bicycling and walking.
Recommended Resources
AeroVironment is dedicated to advancing product and technology innovation in clean energy and efficient modes of alternative transportation both in North America and around the world.
http://www.avinc.com/
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) provide high quality education, training, and technical assistance on the broad range of alternative fuels and vehicles available in today’s marketplace for a safer, cleaner environment.
http://www.afvi.org/
AlterNetRides supports a wide range of transportation alternatives including ridesharing, carpooling, vanpool services, school pool programs and more. Universities, corporations, medical centers and other entities using its services are listed.
http://alternetrides.com/
AltWheels is designed to inform society about the latest transportation technologies, specifically alternatives to the gasoline-powered automobile.
http://www.altwheels.org/
America Walks is a national coalition of advocacy groups dedicated to the promotion of walkable communities and are working to improve conditions for walking in their local areas.
http://www.americawalks.org/
The BTA's mission is to raise awareness about the benefits of bicycling. Read how the BTA is also helping to improve conditions for bicyclists in Oregon and SW Washington.
http://www.bta4bikes.org
Bikes Belong is the national coalition which seeks to put more people on bicycles more often through national leadership, grassroots grants, and promotion they work to make bicycling safe, convenient, and fun.
http://bikesbelong.org/
CalSTART is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing alternative transportation and alternative energy initiatives, such as fuel cell technology, electric vehicles, etc.
http://www.calstart.org/
The challenge is to remove cars and trucks from cities while at the same time improving mobility and reducing its total costs. The urban automobile can only be supplanted if a better alternative is available.
http://www.carfree.com/
Coalition for Appropriate Transportation
CAT is an educational charity working to improve mobility for everyone and believes that more transportation choices mean less congestion and reduced pollution.
http://www.car-free.org/
The Electric Auto Association is an invaluable a source of information for the membership, other organizations and the public, on the current state of electric vehicle technology worldwide.
http://www.eaaev.org/
Electric Drive Transportation Association
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility.
http://electricdrive.org/
Environmental Transportation Options
The Environmental Transportation Options is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing alternative transportation, specifically electric drive vehicles.
http://www.etoptions.org/
EV World is an online publication focused on sustainable transportation, maintained largely be a volunteer staff of electric vehicle enthusiasts and professionals who contribute material, information, and content to the site. Owner journals and buyer guides are presented, as well as informational articles about some of the available choices.
http://www.evworld.com/
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) provides information for anyone interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues about the health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility.
http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy exists to provide - at the local and state levels - the information, technical assistance and training that local trail builders need to succeed.
http://www.railtrails.org/
The Oil Drum: Alternative Transportation
Learn more about alternative transportation at TheOilDrum.com; with relevant articles providing information about the dream of, and for advocates of, alternative transportation.
http://www.theoildrum.com/tag/alternative_transportation
Calming Traffic by reducing vehicle speeds, improving safety, and enhancing quality of life through traffic education, enforcement, and engineering.
http://www.trafficcalming.org/
The National TravelWise Association (NTWA) is a partnership of local authorities and other organisations working together to promote sustainable transportation.
http://www.travelwise.org.uk/
